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Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals elevates medical excellence in Nigeria with launch of cutting-edge facility

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals elevates medical excellence in Nigeria with launch of cutting-edge facility

…pledges commitment to transform the medical landscape.

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, one of the largest private tertiary healthcare providers with a state-of-the-art medical facility in Victoria Island, Lagos was officially unveiled by the executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday 24th January.

The hospital, with a focus on clinical expertise and customer experience, aims to transform the medical landscape, reverse medical tourism, and deliver quality healthcare services to Nigerians.

Positioned as the Center of Excellence for Cardiology, the 27-bed multispecialty facility boasts a team of world-class healthcare experts and advanced technology-driven medical equipment, including a Catheterization Laboratory for early diagnostics and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

The facility signifies Iwosan Lagoon’s commitment to providing world class healthcare services to Nigerians.

Speaking during the unveiling, the governor of Lagos state, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said: ““Today is about IWOSAN Lagoon Hospitals. This is an institution whose legacy I am proud of. It is with great honour I unveil their latest state of the art healthcare facility, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, designed to serve the people of Lagos. This hospital embodies the critical need for quality healthcare throughout Lagos and Nigeria, its opening marks a significant step towards improving the lives of our communities.”

At the unveiling, the Co-Founder and CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited, Fola Laoye said, “Today, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital group builds upon a proud legacy of excellence since its inception in 1986.

 

Through Iwosan’s acquisition of Lagoon Hospitals; we have embraced a responsibility to elevate the group to new heights, leveraging our investment to deliver high-quality and world-class health care. We remain focused on excellence with a combination of our managerial expertise, clinical technology, empathy led high-quality patient care that is accessible to all Nigerians.

This additional hospital facility not only expands our reach but also reflects our dedication to providing convenient and accessible healthcare across the country.”

Dr. AyobamI Kuyoro, Managing Director of Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island also stated, “Our vision at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is to build a consistently patient-first, world-class healthcare service network that will enrich our communities and alleviate any healthcare burden in Nigeria. Our goal is to ensure healthcare facilities are within reach thereby reducing the need for medical tourism, and ultimately strengthen the Nigerian medical landscape.”

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is committed to employing and retaining local talent while also developing skill sets through international expertise. This commitment is to ensure a highly experienced, well-rounded, and diverse team, poised to support the advancement of medical care across Nigeria and reduce the need to travel internationally for healthcare treatment.
The new facility, while being the group’s Center of Excellence for Cardiology, also offers serves as a gateway to a comprehensive range of services, including General Surgery, Critical & Emergency Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics & Trauma Cardiology, Bariatrics, Oncology, Urology, and Nephrology, Diagnostics including Radiology and Laboratory, Health Assessment & Wellness, Worksite Clinic Management,
This launch represents the growth of the Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals network across Ikeja, Ikoyi and Victoria Island as well as the Occupational health footprint across Agbara, Otta, Ikorodu and other parts of the country.